French forward Ousmane Dembele delivered a stunning performance as France cruised to a 4-1 victory over Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring a remarkable hat-trick that entered the tournament record books.
Dembele’s three goals came in rapid succession, making it the second-earliest hat-trick in World Cup history and underlining his importance to the French side as they continue their quest for global glory.
France dominated proceedings from the outset, overwhelming Norway with their attacking intensity and clinical finishing. Dembele opened the scoring early before adding two more goals to complete his treble, while France’s fourth goal sealed an emphatic win and secured passage to the Round of 32.
The performance further strengthened Dembele’s reputation as one of the tournament’s standout players, with the winger now expected to spearhead France’s attack in their next knockout fixture.
France will face Sweden in the Round of 32, with Dembele aiming to maintain his prolific form and guide the former world champions deeper into the competition.
Speaking after the match, French team officials praised Dembele’s impact, describing his display as decisive and crucial to France’s ambitions in the tournament.
The victory keeps France among the favourites for the title, while Norway’s World Cup campaign comes to an end after a difficult encounter against a ruthless French side.
Dembele Hat-Trick Powers France Past Norway
